To wait, often in a difficult or dangerous situation, or to persist in a demand.
Esperar, muitas vezes numa situação difícil ou perigosa, ou persistir num pedido.
| Phrasal Verb | hold out |
|---|---|
| Definition | to wait (often in a difficult or dangerous situation) |
| Examples | - The soldiers held out for 3 days, but the enemy was too strong for them. - The managers wanted to give the workers a 3% rise in salary, but the union was holding out for 5%. |
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